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MOUNT 

Option 1: 

 

Install one mounting screw (not included) into a wall. 

 

Place the remote sensor onto the screw (hanging hole on the backside). 

 

Gently pull down to lock the screw in place.  

 

Option 2:    

 

Insert the mounting screw through the front of the remote sensor and into 

the wall.  

 

Tighten the screw to snug (do not over tighten). 

 

Position Atomic clock 

 

 

The atomic clock has a pull out stand to sit on a desk or table or can be wall 

mounted.  

 

Place withi

range 

of the remote sensor.  

 

The maximum transmitting range in open air is 330 feet (100 meters).  

 

Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete and large metal objects 

can reduce the range. 

 

Choose a location 6 feet or more from electronics such as cordless phones, 

wireless gaming systems, televisions, microwaves, routers, baby monitors, 

etc., which can prevent signal reception. 

 

Be aware of electrical wires and plumbing within a wall. This will interfere 

with RF (radio frequency) signal reception. 

 

Distance/Resistance/Interference 

 

Distance:  

 

The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 330 feet (100 meters) 

between the remote sensor and the atomic clock. This range is in open air 

with ideal conditions. 

 

Consider what is in the signal path between the atomic clock and the remote 

sensor. 

 

Avoid placing electronics in the signal path between the atomic clock and the 

remote sensor. 

 

Resistance:  

 

Obstacles such as walls, floors, windows, stucco, concrete and large metal 

objects can reduce the range.  

 

When considering the distance between the remote sensor and the atomic 

clock (330 feet open air), cut that distance in half for each wall, window, 

tree, bush or other obstruction in the signal path.   

 

Closer is better. 

 

Windows reflect the RF (radio frequency) signal.  

 

Metal absorbs the signal and reduces the range. 

 

Stucco has a metal mesh that absorbs the signal. 

 

Do not mount the remote sensor on a metal fence. This significantly reduces 

the effective range. 

Summary of Contents for 513-1417BS

Page 1: ...rature Reading 4 Intermittent Remote Temperature 4 Remote Temperature is stuck or HH H LL L 4 Remote sensor drains batteries quickly 5 Remote sensor fell The sensor no longer works 5 Temperature Trend...

Page 2: ...duces the chance of RF radio frequency interference from the battery compartment Atomic Clock Factory Restart Explanation The factory restart returns the atomic clock and remote sensor to an out of th...

Page 3: ...will search for the remote temperature remote sensor for 3 minutes after batteries are installed or when the MINUS button is held for 3 seconds The antenna symbol will flash during reception The tempe...

Page 4: ...e normal in some environments e g moister climates If remote sensor signal is lost please wait 2 4 hours for the signal to reconnect on its own Move the remote sensor to a closer location Distance Res...

Page 5: ...t have caused internal damage A fall can shock the remote sensor or the batteries in the remote sensor Batteries that have fallen on a hard surface may be damaged and unable to function properly Compl...

Page 6: ...cause it to read incorrectly Mounting under an eave or deck rail works well If you choose you can construct a small roof or box for the remote sensor Be sure a box has vents Mount the remote sensor on...

Page 7: ...eception Be aware of electrical wires and plumbing within a wall This will interfere with RF radio frequency signal reception Distance Resistance Interference Distance The maximum transmitting range i...

Page 8: ...moon phase calculations are based on the lunar calendar Waxing indicates growing or expanding illumination and happens after a new moon Waning indicates decreasing illumination and occurs after a ful...

Page 9: ...emote temperature The temperature should be within 4 degrees to be within tolerance Look for heat sources such as sunlight door or window frames or reflected heat or cold near the atomic clock Set Tim...

Page 10: ...e OFF 10 Confirm with the SETTINGS button and select Time Zone 11 ZONE EST will flash 12 Press and release the or buttons to change time zones 13 Confirm with the SETTINGS button and select DST Daylig...

Page 11: ...ock in your home and atmospheric interference it may take up to 5 nights for the change from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time and vice versa to occur Check for a WWVB Tower Icon showing on the a...

Page 12: ...Atomic clock is blank No letters numbers or dashed lines Check that the batteries are installed correctly Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered Remove batteries from atomic clock Press any butt...

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